February 13, 1950
Buckhannon, West Virginia
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November 21, 2013
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Kermit
Daniel Farley, age 63 passed away Thursday November 21 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Born February 13, 1950 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to Kermit C. Farley and
Mildred Farley (Simms). Kermit is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sharon
Lynne Farley (Enholder); 3 step children, Robert, Richard and Jeanie Ball; 6
sisters and brothers, Linda Zagorski,
Connie Griffith, Mildred Vargo, James Farley and Patrick Farley; and also 12 grandchildren.
Kermit
believed in service to country, and left
a job working for General Motors to Enlist in the United States Army as a
Helicopter Crewman and was a M-60 door gunner on a UH-1 Huey. Kermit
(Specialist Farley) departed for Vietnam on January 22, 1970, where he flew
various combat missions in support of the war effort. Specialist Farley was
shot down on a combat support mission over the skies of Vietnam and was awarded
the Purple Heart for his action. On April 11, 1970, Specialist Farley returned
home permanently disabled due to the combat wounds he suffered in Vietnam.
Specialist Farley was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart,
Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with the 60 device. He qualified
and was proficient (Expert) in the M-14 service rifle, the .45 Caliber pistol
(Sharpshooter), and the 81 MM Mortar (Expert).
Kermit
developed many interests and hobbies that he did not consider to be that of
great difference in reference to others, but in reality were great
accomplishments for a man of his skill and talent. He enjoyed much time working
on his scooter (Harley) and enjoyed the peace of mind and freedom he
experienced while riding it. His pastime was filled with leatherworking,
writing and reading. Kermit was an avid
church participant who had very strong Christian beliefs and constantly strived
to follow the words of the Lord. At the time of his passing Kermit was in the
process of writing the memoirs of his life.
Kermit
met the then Miss Sharron Lynne Enholder, in 1995 in Phoenix, Arizona, feeling
a strong attachment for each other. After
a short courtship, they were married and enjoyed the friendship and love that
they shared for 16 years.
Kermit
is preceded in death by his loving mother, Midred J. Farley; his father, Kermit
C. Farley; and sister, Darlene Wooten.
A Committal Service, with full military honors, will
be held on Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00am at the National Memorial Cemetery
of Arizona, located at 23029 North Cave Creek Road in Phoenix.
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You will be greatly missed Kermit. Gary and I feel very blessded to have been able to spend some time with you and Sharon before you left. Meet you in Heaven. Ride Safe
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It was a blessing to have the opportunity to meet and talk with Kermit over the last several months that he attended the Valley church of Christ with his lovely wife, Sharon. Kermit always made such thought provoking comments during the bible classes and I always appreciated that. Kermit and Sharon's lovely grandchildren currently live with our Valley brethren, the Merkel's, and it is through this connection that I was blessed to meet them both.It was always a pleasure to see the joy on Kermit's face when he saw the grandchildren and they always looked forward to whatever he had to share with him that day. I am thankful for Kermit's service to our great nation. As an active duty service man's wife, I understand the great sacrifice that he made and the freedom we enjoy because of it. I am sorry that time did not allow for me to know him better, but am thankful to have met him. I look forward to seeing his lovely wife, Sharon, in the coming months at the services at Valley. My sincere sympathy and prayers to all of his family/friends. Many prayers-Vicki Craft
ReplyDeleteI met Kermit about 35 yrs ago, amazing how we mellow with time, we were friends and as the years flew by, through mutual trust & respect we became close friends & brothers we saw some good times & a few not so good? And then God Blessed him with Sharon and from that point on I never saw him without a smile on his face, Kermit was a good guy, he cared for & expressed sincere concern for his family & friends and he will be dearly missed by all he knew .... We will ride together again someday, so untill then keep the shiny side up ..
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Vann Sue & Precious
I knew Kermit for years, lost track of him several years ago, he was a good man, and will be missed! Thanks for your Service! R.I.P. Dennis H.
ReplyDeleteI MET KERMIT A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN HE CAME TO BIBLE CLASSES, I ALSO ENJOYED HIS COMMENTSIN CLASS .I'M SO GLAD I GOT TO MEET HIM & SHARON & THIER GRAND CHILDREN. THAT JEFF & LAUREN TAKE CARE OF THEY ARE VERY SPECIAL YOU DEFFENTLY COULD TELL HOW MUCH KERMET & SHARON LOVED THEM. MAY GOD BLESS AND CONTINUE TO BE WITH SHARON & THE FAMILY
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